PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs 5/15/2025 (Hollywood Updates, A Snoring Flamingo, and Fresh New Merchandise)

A collage shows the Tree of Life, Hollywood Studios' Tower Hotel, and an entrance view of Animal Kingdom.

Howdy! Today was a busy day with park hopping between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I ended the day with some shopping therapy in Disney Springs. Throughout the day I saw a few construction updates, animals doing animal things, and new merchandise that will fly off the shelves. Good Morning from Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Play in the Parks Tech Accessories Available at Disney Springs

Discover Disney-themed phone accessories perfect for Play in the Parks Merchandise at Disney Springs. Featuring Disney World AirPods case covers and a vibrant 3D-effect iPhone 16 Pro Max case, all beautifully displayed in packaging.

Tech accessories featuring Mickey and friends as they “Play in the Parks” have arrived at Disney Springs. Play in the Parks iPhone Case – $39.99 We found this iPhone 16 Pro Max featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Pluto enjoying various attractions in Disney Parks. Mickey and Minnie Mouse spin around in … Read more

New T-Shirts Featuring Emporium, Walt Disney World Entrance Sign, & More Available

Two shirts displayed: Left beige t-shirt with "Emporium EST. 1971" text; right red t-shirt features Mickey and Minnie Mouse with "Walt Disney World" text, capturing the magic akin to the Tree of Life's enchanting allure.

New T-shirts highlighting the Emporium, the Walt Disney World entrance sign, the Tree of Life, and more are now available at various locations throughout Walt Disney World. Emporium T-Shirt – $29.99 ($25 Each When You Buy Two) This T-shirt features the Emporium shop name in curling script, reminiscent of an old-fashioned baseball team logo. The … Read more

‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ to Reuse Existing Theater Effects from ‘It’s Tough to Be a Bug’

Animated characters, including a fox, rabbit, and others, are enthusiastically performing on a stage with an audience watching. The scene is vibrant and lively.

“Zootopia: Better Zoogether!,” the new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter, will reuse some existing theater effects from “It’s Tough to Be a Bug.” “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” is a new show coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this winter. It replaces the former show, “It’s Tough to Be a Bug,” which … Read more

Disney Files ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Permits for Electrical Work & Sets

Animated characters, including a fox, rabbit, and others, are enthusiastically performing on a stage with an audience watching. The scene is vibrant and lively.

Soon after the permanent closure of “It’s Tough To Be a Bug,” Disney has filed two permits for its replacement, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Construction Permits The first Notice of Commencement is for “Electrical work” at the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, contracting Solotech. The second Notice of Commencement is for … Read more

Imagineering Files Permit for ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether’ Set Installation at Animal Kingdom

Animated characters, including a fox, rabbit, and others, are enthusiastically performing on a stage with an audience watching. The scene is vibrant and lively.

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a construction permit for the installation of new set elements at the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, for the upcoming “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” show. “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” Permit The Notice of Commencement contracts Icarus Exhibits, Inc. to “Install set elements” at 745 W Savannah Cir. Disney also recently hired … Read more

Disney Files Permit for ‘It’s Tough To Be a Bug’ Demolition at Animal Kingdom

A theme park attraction with colorful lights, an intricately carved interior, and rows of empty wooden seats, reminiscent of "It's Tough to be a Bug," might soon close permanently.

Walt Disney Imagineering filed a permit for demolition and construction at the Tree of Life Theater in Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of preparation for a new “Zootopia” show. Tree of Life Theater Construction The Notice of Commencement is for “Facility Demo, General Construction, Electrical, and Area Development.” Imagineering contracted Whiting-Turner Contracting Co., who was … Read more

NEW Walt Disney World Four Parks Starbucks Tumbler Now Available

Two white Starbucks tumblers with colorful Disney designs and blue straws are displayed on a table. A Christmas tree with red ornaments is in the background.

A new Starbucks tumbler has made its way to Walt Disney World. We found it at World of Disney in Disney Springs. Walt Disney World Four Parks Starbucks Tumbler – $44.99 The new tumbler design matches that of the other Four Parks collection art on other merchandise available across the resort. Encircling the bottom of … Read more